Title | From spatial symbols to Euclidean intuitions |
Publication Type | Conference Poster |
Year of Publication | 2015 |
Authors | Dillon, MR, Spelke, ES |
Conference Name | Cognitive Development Society (CDS) |
Number | ID: 316 / PS - I: 50 |
Date Published | 10/2015 |
Place Published | Columbus, OH |
Abstract | Euclidean geometry is highly intuitive to adults from diverse cultures, but the sources of these intuitions remain unknown. The present study investigates whether children’s understanding of Euclidean geometry is linked to their use of spatial symbols. Six - , 10, and 12 - year - old children were given tests of navigation by purely geometric maps, which required them to place objects in fragmented 3D environments using 2D maps highlighting the same or different geometric information as the 3D environments. Children also completed a test of abstract geometric reasoning focused on triangle completion . Performance on the geometric reasoning test improved markedly with age, and this improvement was associated with more integrated interpretations of the geometric maps and environments. These findings connect the achievement of Euclidean intuitions to the mastery of spatial symbols. |
URL | http://cogdevsoc.org/sites/default/files/Official%20Full%20Conference%20Proceedings_10.10.pdf |
Citation Key | 1955 |
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